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G886 VVX

1989 Alfa Romeo 33

Grey Petrol 1712cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,075 mi
Last recorded114,075 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo 3381,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG886 VVX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model33
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,712cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 114,075 miles

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated tank filler (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 May 2025 114,075 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing seat belt buckle (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated tank filler (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 May 2016 114,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Torque control arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Centre inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Torque control arm (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 108,939 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 102,912 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 97,241 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 92,466 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 87,004 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 81,183 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 75,902 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 70,202 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 63,244 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 56,520 miles

surface corrosion under vehicle, †unable to see true condition of front brake pads.

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 33?

Based on 3,351 MOT tests across 631 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
1,194
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 412
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 212
Brake pipe excessively corroded 156
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
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G886 VVX is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 33 in Grey with a 1,712cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1989 Alfa Romeo 33 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 81,394 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 33 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 412 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G886 VVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 33 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Alfa Romeo 33 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G886 VVX registered?

G886 VVX is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 33, first registered on 10 August 1989.

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The MOT history for G886 VVX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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